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ROBERT HOGUE
Robert Hogue, of Richer, MB passed away at the Ste. Anne Hospital on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the age of 76.
He is survived by six children and his wife Cecile in Quebec and his friends Gerald Jolicoeur and Claude Desorcy.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach, MB.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
MARIE PREVOST
1927 - 2011
Peacefully, on Friday, November 18h, at the age of 84, Mom left her home on earth to be reunited with loved ones who went before her, to live life in full with her Father in Heaven.
Born to August and Rose De Lima Beau dry in August of 1927, mom had 9 brothers and 12 sisters. She grew up and lived most of her life on the farm in South Junction, Manitoba. It was there in 1948 she fell in love with and married Philip Prevost. They together loving raised 10 children Doris, Norbert (Julaine), Raymond (Lynn), Jocelyne (Guy), Normand (Cecile), Leon (Kathy), Sally (Jeff), John (Margie), Victor (Shawny), William (Bonnie), who in turn presented them with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
As an expression of sympathy, if friends so desire, donations may be made in Mom’s memory to the Palliative Care Program in Vita, Manitoba.
Mom’s funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 11:00am at Our Lady of Assumption Roman Catholic Church South Junction, Manitoba with internment in the church cemetery.
Arrangements by Vita Funeral Home • Phone (204) 425-3114
HELEN PLETT
Helen Plett, 88, of Steinbach formerly of Virden, passed away Thursday, November 17 at the Rest Haven Nursing Home.
She is survived by 2 daughters, 6 sons and their families. She was predeceased by her husband David E. Plett in 2005.
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Wednesday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, November 24 at 1030 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with interment at Heritage Cemetery.
If friends so desire donations may be made to Haven Group Foundation, 177 Woodhaven Ave, Steinbach, MB, R5G 1K7
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
WASYLYNA KOSHELANYK
Wasylyna (Bella) Koshelanyk of Toronto, Ontario peacefully passed away on Thursday November 17, 2011 - 8:00pm at Humber River Regional Hospital after a short battle with lung cancer.
Born in Caliento, Manitoba on November 28, 1929 to Bill and Ann Maxymowich, Bella married husband Joseph on November 8, 1947. They moved to Toronto in 1966 where she worked as a machinist for a paper company until 1971 when she left to become a housewife and mother.
Funeral service for Bella was held on Tuesday, November 22 at 10:30am at Vita Funeral Home in Vita, Manitoba with interment at St John's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery Caliento, Manitoba. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Canadian Cancer Society. - Thank-you the Family.
Arrangements by Vita Funeral Home • Phone (204) 425 3114
LEONARD UNGER
Leonard Unger, 82, of Steinbach, MB passed away at the Bethesda Hospital on Thursday, November 17, 2011.
He is survived by his wife Helen, one daughter, one son and their families.
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Monday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. and at the church prior to the service.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the Chortitzer Mennonite Church, 479 Hanover, Steinbach with interment at the Rosengard Cemetery.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
TILLIE (THECLA) YANISIW (nee BOYKO)
December 25, 1919 - November 16, 2011
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Tillie Yanisiw, after a sudden stroke at the age of 91 on November 16, 2011. Tillie was predeceased by her husband Stanley in 2005. Tillie will be lovingly remembered by her children Joe Yanisiw, Mary (Ted)Edwards, Lillian Kuchar, Shirley Yaroshinski, Diana Yanisiw, William (Barb) Yanisiw, Elaine (Brian) Hoover, Sharon (Fern) Laurin, 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, who was born on her husband's 90th birthday.
Prayers took place on Monday, November 21 at Green Acres Funeral Home. Funeral service were held Tuesday November 22 at the Reynolds Community Centre, Prawda, MB. Intermented followed at St. Mary's Riverside Cemetery.
If friends so desire donations can be made in Moms memory to the Midwinter Heritage Site Box 73 East Braintree, Manitoba ROE OLO
EILEEN BECKER
Eileen Rose Becker, 68, was called home on November 16, 2011, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on January 20, 1943 in Steinbach, Manitoba to David F. and Katherine Giesbrecht. She married Wilbert D. Becker in 1965 and lived in St. Paul, Minnesota until 2009. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Wilbert, their children David Becker of Seattle WA and Deborah (Loren) Haarsma of Grand Rapids MI, and her sister, Dolores (Helmut) Pankratz of Steinbach Manitoba.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, November 26, at 2:00 pm at Zaagman Memorial Chapel in Grand Rapids, Michigan with viewing one hour prior to the service.
Arrangements by Zaagman Memorial Chapel of Grand Rapids, Michigan • 16-940-3022
MAURICE VERNON CONDON
Maurice Vernon Condon passed away peacefully Wednesday Nov 16th, 2011 at the Repo Joly St. Pierre, MB at the age of 99.
He is survived by his family; daughter Roberta Wiebe (Ray), son Jack Condon (Christine), daughter Maureen Reuber (Dave), Walkerton, ON, son Bill Condon (Bev), son Hugh Condon (Rebecca) Thompson MB and their families.
Maurice was predeceased by his wife Mary (nee-Wallace) in 2010.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at the Windsor Park United Church; 1062 Autumnwood Drive, Winnipeg, MB commencing at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 19. Ash Interment will take place at a later date.
If friends so desire, donations in memory of Maurice may be made to CNIB, 1080 Portage Ave Wpg MB R3G 3M3 www.cnib.ca
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
PAUL MAKOWESKI
1931-2011
After a very courageous battle with cancer and his family by his side, Paul passed away November 14 at the Bethesda Hospital. Paul is survived by his wife Joyce of 56 years, children Peter (Marcia), Carol (Rick), Tony (Chris) and his granddaughters Tessa and Sierra. He was predeceased by his father Peter and his mother Anna, sisters Mary and Sally, brother Johnny and his granddaughter Jessica.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 18 at 2pm at the Zion Lutheran Church, Fredensthal, MB. Viewing will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Overstone Cemetery.
If friends so desire , donations may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church or SE Palliative Care Program.
Arrangements by Vita Funeral Home • Phone 1-204-425-3114
ALPHONSE BOILY
Sadly, we announce the passing of Alphonse Boily at the Villa Youville on November 12, 2011.
He is survived by his wife, Liliane and his children: Carmelle (Philippe), Gérald, Pierrette (Janine), Carole (Karen), Lynne and Bertrand. His eight grandchildren: Pierric, Josée-Anne, Chloé (Brad), Matthieu, Hugo, Alana, Simon, Julien and great-grandson, Dominic. He also leaves to mourn, his brothers Wilfrid (Jessie), Georges (Béatrice), Marcien (Denise) and his sister Jeannette (Euclide) and his sisters-in-law: Fabiana Boily, Lucile Freynet, Yolande Freynet and his brother-in-law, Joseph Cinq-Mars. Alphonse was predeceased by his parents, brother Lucien and sisters Blanche, Élisabeth, Marguerite, Thérèse and Yvonne.
The funeral will be held in St. Joachim Church in La Broquerie on November 17, 2011 at 2 p.m., followed by the internment of the cremated remains in St. Joachim Parish Cemetery in La Broquerie. Donations in Alphonse’s memory can be made to St. Joachim Parish, P.O. Box 129, La Broquerie (Manitoba), R0A 0W0.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
SUSIE REINKE
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden tragic passing of Susie Reinke on November 11, 2011.
Born in Neuendorf, Russia on December 27, 1920 she along with her parents, four brothers and four sisters immigrated to Canada in November 1923. She married Frank Reinke, the love of her life, on April 10, 1939.
She was predeceased by her husband Frank on May 1, 1998. She leaves to mourn her passing: Richard and Marline, Jim and Eileen, Victor, Frances and John Voth, six grandchildren, and thee great grandchildren. She is survived by one sister, Mary and husband Ben, sisters-in-law Agnes, Ann, Isabel and brother-in-law Mervin, numerous nieces and nephews, and many wonderful friends.
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Friday, November 18 at 7:00 with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. and prior to the service. The funeral service will be at Birchwood Funeral Chapel on Saturday, November 19 at 11:00 a.m. with interment at Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Helping Hands Food Bank.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
MARIA NEUFELD
Maria Neufeld, 93, of Niverville passed away Friday, November 11, 2011 in Steinbach, Manitoba.
She is survived by one daughter, one son and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Abram in 1997.
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Wednesday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. and at the church prior to the service. The funeral service will be held Thursday, November 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Word of Life Mission Church, 233 Third St. S., Niverville. Interment at the Niverville Heritage Cemetery.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
HELEN HEINRICHS
Helen Heinrichs of Steinbach passed away at Bethesda Place in Steinbach, MB on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at the age of 105 years.
She was predeceased by 5 siblings.
The funeral service will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Tuesday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m. with interment at Heritage Cemetery.
If friends so desire donations may be made to Bethesda Place, 399 Hospital St., Steinbach, MB R5G 0E6
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
ELIZABETH GOERTZEN
Elizabeth Goertzen of Ste. Anne passed away Monday, November 7, 2011 at the age of 88 years.
She is survived by her husband John, one daughter, three sons and their families.
Viewing will be held at the Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church, 340 2nd St, Steinbach on Thursday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held Friday, November 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church with interment at Heritage Cemetery in Steinbach.
If friends so desire donations may be made to The Gideons, PO Box 3619 Stn Main; Guelph, ON N1H 9Z9
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
FLORENCE MILDRED BERG (nee Grawberger)
September 24, 1926 - November 6, 2011
It is with heavy hearts and immense sadness that we announce the passing of Millie of Piney, MB. On November 6, 2011 at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach.
Our dear loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother, sister in law, and Aunt. Millie leaves to cherish her memory her husband Sigvard of 67 years, 11 months, and 6 days, sons Gerald (Nancy) Winnipeg, Kelly (Chris) Alberta, daughters, Marion (Len) Rostie Winnipeg, Marilyn (Lloyd) Pederson Menisino, Darlene (Brad) Bjornson Carman, Shelley (Darryl) Alexiuk Piney, 20 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.
Vita Funeral Home In Care of Arrangements • 256 Railway Avenue • Vita, Manitoba
Phone (204) 425 3114
EUGENE REIMER
Peacefully on the morning of Saturday, November 5, 2011 Eugene Reimer, 62, passed away at Jocelyn House, in Winnipeg. For the last year he lived courageously with lung cancer.
He was predeceased by his mother Betty. He will be remembered by his father Peter K. Reimer and his sister Iris Reimer, as well as many friends.
Cremation has taken place. A gathering to celebrate Eugene's life will be held Thursday, November 24 at 3:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr. in Steinbach.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
JACOB J. THIESSEN
(Feb.28, 1924 - Nov. 5, 2011)
Peacefully, with family at his side, Jacob J Thiessen went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 5, 2011. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a friend to many. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Sarah, his sons Don (Wendy), Dennis (Emily), and daughter Eleanor (Cliff), as well as his grandchildren, Nicolas (Charlotte, Benjamin, Malachi, Judah), Thomas (Ashley, Quintin), Stewart (Chrissy), Kristen, Curtis, and Andrew. He was predeceased by his son Gerald (2007), one great granddaughter, Addison (2009), and two sisters Anne and Sally.
Viewing will be held at the Mennonite Brethren Church, 340 2nd St, Steinbach, MB on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. and at the church prior to the service. The funeral service will be held Thursday, November 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mennonite Brethren Church with interment at Heritage Cemetery.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
